Fire-cracker and other article of fireworks.



- PATBNTBD AUG. 15, 1905.

' L. NORDLINGER.

FIRE GRAGKER AND OTHER ARTICLE OF FIREWORKS.

APPLIOATION FILED JUNE 8. 1903.-

LOUIS NORDLINGER, OF NEW YORK, N. Y.

FlRE-CRACKER AND OTHER ARTICLE OF FIREWORKS.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Aug. 15, 1905.

Application filed June 8, 1903. Serial No. 160,513.

To all whom it may concern.-

Be it known that I, LOUIS NORDLINGER, a citizen of the United States,and a resident of the city, county, and State of New York, have inventedcertain new and useful Improvements in Fire-Crackers and other Articlesof Fireworks, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to fireworks, such as fire-crackers and similararticles.

Fire-crackers and fireworks of a similar nature have usually been madefirst by forming a complete tube and afterward inserting the explosivebetween two plugs in said tube, the

fuse passing through one plug and with a portion of it in contact withthe explosive. This mode of manufacturing fireworks takes considerabletime and necessarily includes several steps and necessitates the use ofseveral machines and different materials.

By my invention fire-crackers and similar fireworks may be readily andquickly made from the least number of parts and with the fewest possiblesteps and in a remarkably short time.

My invention consists in the devices and parts herein shown anddescribed and in the described method of making such devices.

In the accompanying drawings, Figures 1 to 5, inclusive, illustrate oneembodiment of my invention; and Figs. 6 to 12, inclusive.

illustrate a slightly different embodiment of.

my invention. Referring now to Figs. 1 to 5, Fig. 1 illustrates theparts from which my improved article of fireworks is made, omitting thecombustible or explosive. and said parts being in the first position inthe method of making such article. Fig. 2 is a similar view to Fig. l,but showing the parts in the position they will assume at a second stepof the method and also showing the deposited combustible or explosivewhich is to be inclosed. Fig. 3 is a section on the line A A looking inthe direction of the arrow. Fig. 1 is a perspective showing the sameparts as are shown in the preceding figures and also showing the thirdstep of the method of constructing the article. Fig. 5 is a similar viewto Fig. 4:, but showing the parts in the positions they will assume justbefore the article has been completed. Referring now to Figs. 6 to 12,Fig. 6 illustrates the parts for making the article of fireworks, butomitting the combustible or explosive, and with said parts in the firstposition of the method of making said article. Fig. 7 is a similar viewto Fig. 6, but showing the parts in the positions they willassurne in asecond step of the method and also showing the combustible or explosivewhich is to be inclosed. Fig. 8 is a section through the line B B ofFig. 7 looking in the direction of the arrow. Fig. 9 illustrates aperspective view of the receptacle as almost completed. Fig. 10 is alongitudinal section through the line C C of Fig. 7. Figs. 11 and 12 areplan views of slightly different means from that shown in Figs. 6 to 10for making the article of fireworks and showing the initial steps of themethod for making said article.

Similar numbers represent like parts in all the figures.

Referring first to Figs. 1 to 5, 1 is a strip or piece of flexiblematerial, preferably paper, having two slits 2 near one end extendinginward from the opposite edges of the strip. 3 is a core, preferably afuse, having a flexible inner end (or said core maybe flexible)preferably passing through a hole 4 in the shorter portion of the strip1 beyond the slit 2. The twolongitudinal portions of the strip 1extending from the two slits 2 2 and transversely of the core 3 arefolded toward each other, and the end of the strip is also folded, sothat said end and the two longitudinal or side folds 5 and 6 overlap-as,for example, as shown in Fig. 2-and the combustible or explosive 7 isdeposited between the folds 5 and 6 and the end fold 8 and preferablybetween the inner edges of the folds 5 and 6 and so as to be in contactwith the inclosed part of the fuse 3. Said three folds 5, 6, and 8 willthen constitute flanges for retaining be' tween them the combustible orexplosive 7. The lower end of the core or fuse 3 is also preferablyfolded under the fold or flap 6 to hold it more securely in place whenthe article of fireworks is completed. The folded portion of the strip 1and the core or fuse 3 are then wound around the combustible orexplosiveuntil the parts assume the positions as shown in Fig. 1. Itwill be evident that it is immaterial whether the outer part 8 of thepiece 1 be'folded or rolled over and the rolling continued. The rollingor winding is continued on the piece 1, as shown in Fig. 5. until theentire piece has been wound or rolled up and the receptacle iscompleted, with the substance 7 entirely inclosed in the receptacle. Theinner surface around the three edges of the body of the piece 1 shouldpreferably be covered with adhesive material 9, as shown in Figs. 4 and5, for the purpose of holding the different turns of the strip togetherand in keeping it in its completed and closed state. This adhesive alsoserves the purpose of making the completed article compact and moreimpervious to moisture and air. When the article is thus completed, thesubstance 7 will be in the center of said receptacle and in con tactwith the core or fuse 3. If it be desired that the fuse or other coreshould be held firmly in place, it should be of flexible material, or atleast have a flexible lower end, so that it could be bent up with thebending of the fold 6, as shown in Fig. 3 and in dotted lines in Fig. 2,and then so that said end would be wound with said fold in the windingof the strip 1. Such bending and winding of the core 3 will cause it tobe held firmly in the receptacle. The two folds 5 and 6 and the flap orfold 8 after they are wound constitute aformer 10,(see Fig. 4,) aroundwhich the rest of the piece is wound.

Referring now to Figs. 6 to 12, 11 is a strip of flexible material,preferably paper, having one transverse slit 12 near one end and theother end of the strip 11 cut out on both sides to form recesses havingshoulders 18 1 1 of a depth, preferably, about the same as the slit 12.Such cut-away portions or recesses are not necessary, but are preferredin'order to make a more finished product and to prevent its beingclumsy. 15 is a core or fuse, which should be placed transversely uponthe strip 11 with one end passing through the slit 12, as shown in Fig.6. The portion of the strip 11 between the shoulder let and the end ofsaid strip near the core 15 is folded upon itself, and preferably two orthree times, in order to form a fold or flap 16 and to thicken up saidflap. The portion of the strip 11 beyond the slit 12 should also befolded down upon the strip 11 in a manner similar to the flap 16, so asto form a fold or flap 17. I prefer that the core 15 should extend longenough so that when the flap 16 is folded the end of said core will bealso folded. The short tongue on the piece 11, extending beyond the slit12, is turned down upon said piece forming a fold or flap 18. Thecombustible or explosive 18 is deposited upon piece 11 in contact withthe core or fuse 15, and preferably between the folds.16 and 17, asshown at Fig. 7, and the piece is wound with the turn or fold 18 and theopposite folds l6 and 17 inside, Fig. 9 showing the rolled piece almostcompleted. The folds 16 and 17 constitute opposite flanges on the piece11, and the substance when inclosed will be between said flanges and ina chamber bounded by said flanges and the connecting portion of thestrip 11. In order to hold the piece 11 and its folds in 2. rolledcondition and to make the device more complete, the flaps or flanges 16and 17 and the sides of the piece 11 beyond said flanges and the outerend of said piece may be coated with an adhesive, (see 9,) as shown inFigs. 7 and 9, before the piece is wound. The piece 11 is cut away atthe end opposite the core and the slit 12 for the purpose of making aneat product, as hercinbefore stated, so that the outer portion of thestrip 11 when wound will not be doubled and give a clumsy finish to thecompleted product by the additional thickness on the outside of therolled product. The desired thickness for the flanges 16 and 17 may beobtained by placing separate strips upon the piece 11 and either uponthe unfolded piece or upon one or more folds of the same, it beingimmaterial how said flanges are made. Fig. 10 is a section showing twothicknesses of material to form the flange, and one or both of thesethicknesses may be a separate strip or not, as desired. The flanges 16and 17 and the flap 18 constitute formers on which the portion of thepiece 11 beyond the flanges 16 and 17 is rolled. In Figs. 11 and 12 Ihave shown a strip 19 as made without the slit 12, and when thisconstruction is used the core or fuse 15 may rest upon the two flanges16 and 20, as in Fig. 11, if the core or fuse extends across the piece,or said core or fuse may simply rest upon one flange-say 20and extendbeyond the same, as shown in Fig. 12. In forming the piece of fireworksthe end nearest the core or fuse is wound over the same, and thecombustible or other substance to be inclosed will be between theflanges 16 and 20, in contact with the core 15, and inclosed in areceptacle similar to the receptacle formed by the means shown in Figs.6 to 9, inclusive.

Although I have shown my invention made in a cylindrical form or Woundround, it will be evident that it may be elliptical, angular, or anyshape in cross-section.

I do not limit myself to the precise construction and method hereindescribed and shown, as many changes other than those suggested may bemade without departing from the main principles of my invention orsacrificing its chief advantages.

What I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is

1. The improved article of fireworks consisting of a strip of flexiblematerial, aflange on the same, a combustible, and said strip and flangewound around the combustible with the combustible beyond the flange.

2. The improved article of fireworks consisting of a strip of flexiblematerial, aflange on the same, a combustible, and said strip and flangewound in a direction transverse to its length and around the combustiblewith the combustible beyond the flange.

3. The improved article of fireworks consisting of a strip of flexiblematerial, a plurality of flanges on the same, a combustible, and saidstrip and flanges wound around the combustible, with the combustiblebetween the flanges.

4. The improved article of fireworks consisting of a strip of flexiblematerial, a plurality of flanges extending in the same generaldirection, a combustible, and said strip and flanges wound around thecombustible, with the combustible between the flanges.

5. The improved article of fireworks consisting of a strip of flexiblematerial, a plurality of flanges extending in the same generaldirection, a combustible, and said strip and flanges wound in adirection transverse to the length of said flanges and around thecombustible.

6. The improved article of fireworks consisting of a strip of flexiblematerial, a flange on the same, a fuse, a combustible in contact withthe same, and said strip and flange wound around the combustible andfuse with the combustible beyond the flange.

7. The improved article of fireworks consisting of a strip of flexiblematerial, a flange on the same, a fuse, a combustible in contact withthe same, and said strip and flange wound in a direction transverse toits length and around the combustible and fuse with the combustiblebeyond the flange.

8. The improved article of fireworks consisting of a strip of flexiblematerial, a plurality of flanges on the same, a fuse, a combustible incontact with the same, and said strip and flanges wound around thecombus tible and fuse, with the combustible between the flanges.

9. The improved article of fireworks consisting of a strip of flexiblematerial, a plurality of flanges extending in the same generaldirection, a fuse, acombustible in contact with the same, and said stripand flanges wound around the combustible and fuse with the combustiblebetween the flanges.

10. The improved article of fireworks consisting of a strip of flexiblematerial, a plurality of flanges extending in the same generaldirection, a fuse, a combustible in contact with the same, and saidstrip and flanges wound in a direction transverse to the length of saidI flanges, and around the combustible and fuse.

11. The improved article offireworksconsisting of a strip of flexiblematerial, a flange on the same, a fuse, a combustible in contact withthe same, and said strip and flange wound around the combustible andfuse with the combustible beyond the flange, and the fuse extendingbeyond the strip.

12. The improved article of fireworks consisting of a strip of flexiblematerial, a flange on the same, a fuse, a combustible in contact withthe same, and said strip and flange wound around the combustible andfuse with the combustible beyond the flange, and the fuse extendingbeyond the strip through a hole in the same.

13. The improved piece of fireworks consisting of a piece of flexiblematerial, a flange on the same, and the piece and flange wound with theflange inside, a fuse passing through the center of said wound flange,and a combustible surrounded bythe walls of said piece and between saidflange and the opposite edge of the piece, and in contact with saidfuse.

14. The improved piece of fireworks consisting of a piece of flexiblematerial, a plurality of flanges on the same extending in the samegeneral direction and the piece and flanges wound with the flangesinside in a direction transverse to that of the flanges, a fuse passingthrough the center of a wound flange, and a combustible inclosed withinthe wound piece between said flanges, and in contact with said fuse.

15. The improved piece of fireworks consisting of a piece of flexiblematerial, having its two opposite sides slit, a fuse passing through ahole in the piece, said piece beyond the slits folded on the fuse, andthe piece wound upon the fuse and upon the folds, with the combustiblein contact with the fuse and between the folds.

In testimony whereof I have signed my name to this specification in thepresence of two subscribing witnesses. 7

LOUIS NORDLINGER. Witnesses:

PENNINGTON HALsTED, EDWIN SEGER.

